If you haven't had a raise in a while, get ready to sharpen your negotiation skills because now may be the perfect time to ask for that raise. Three Thrifty Guys explains a few reasons why this summer is a good time for salary negotiations.

For one thing, people may just be in a better frame of mind in the summertime and therefore your case for a raise may go over better. Whether or not that's true, we've seen previously that professionals get the most raises in June and July in the US, and July and September globally.

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Three Thrifty Guys also offers other reasons to negotiate now, including the possibility that the economy might be heading for another downturn:

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If you've been reading any of Charlie's posts on what is happening in Greece, the stall in job openings here in the US and election season upon us – we could be headed toward another downward slide. Best to do your bidding now before it gets ugly again.

Remember to do your salary research (know your value at the company and your work achievements), especially if you feel underpaid and overworked already.